Home Budget Book

donnajt

I have no idea if this exists, but I want an old fashioned home ledger book, somewhere I can record incoming/outgoings (i no longer get paid monthly and I am struggling to have money in the bank at the right times to cover direct debits),

I have memory issues so visual on paper is best than online, I've spent ages drawing up pretty excel spreadsheets but they just don't work for me

I haven't really a clue what I am looking for and wondered if anyone else uses pen and paper and can recommend a book or share your methods to help me get a grip on my finances

thank you so much in advance x

MovingForwards

Look on ebay for an accounts book, costs about £4 it's A4 size.

Or the little red pocket books are about £1 each.

bouicca21

They sell them in WH Smiths.

Nargleblast

Also Ryman's stationers, or any office supplies shop.

Linda32

I agree with others, I'm sure you will be able to pick something up in Ryman's or Smiths.

CRANKY40

Collins double cash book, or any double entry cash book. I bought the last one on ebay but Rymans do sell them. They have a green cover.

Living_proof

Cathedral used to sell some lovely, good quality accounts books but I can't remember where I bought the last one. The paper was such good quality it made you feel you wanted to stroke it!

gettingtheresometime

Why go to the expense of a proper accounts book?

My mum uses an exercise book like the ones you use at school. I don't know where she buys them from but I bet they're cheaper than a ledger

mumf

gettingtheresometime wrote: »

Why go to the expense of a proper accounts book?

My mum uses an exercise book like the ones you use at school. I don't know where she buys them from but I bet they're cheaper than a ledger

We use the same.However you record your finances,on paper is best imo! We have always done it,and it works.

donnajt

thank you all, saved me at least £14 as i was searching ledger and all sorts of leather bound Ebenezer scrooge books were coming up - ordered one for £3 .... should arrive tomorrow